Danny Stubbs of Pebblebrook (GA) shined over the weekend at the OTR Tip-Off Classic. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga– The usual “big dog” prospects graced On the Radar’s Tipoff Classic this Saturday, but a couple up and coming players made statements and deserve their just due. Below, we examine four who turned heads and are teetering on breaking out. Danny Stubbs, Pebblebrook (GA), 2021 Stubbs was clearly the difference maker for the Pebblebrook Falcons in their 62-58 victory over Southwest Dekalb. The 6-foot lead guard controlled the game and looked comfortable......
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NORCROSS, Georgia – An early season eight game slate provided a glimpse into what to expect this season from within the state of Georgia. Some players played up to expectations, some exceeded and even a couple new names earned ink into our notebooks. Here is a recap of the major story lines from this weekend. Story by: Jonathan Hemingway (@JLHemingwayPSB) Norcross Reload There will be plenty of talk about the new faces in uniform for coach Jesse McMillian’s Blue Devils (JT Thor, Kok Tat, Josh Taylor). But it was a returning player......
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Kowacie Reeves Jr. was on a mission Saturday at the OTR Tip-Off Classic. Photo – Stanley Johnson Norcross, Ga,– The high school season is a time where the nation’s best players can shine brightly on the biggest stages. The On the Radar Hoops Tip-Off Classic is traditionally a place where you can find many of those performances. This 2019 version was no different. Here is a recap of the weekend’s biggest story lines. Star Treatment Auburn bound guard Sharife Cooper took the court by storm on Saturday night putting up 30 points......
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NORCROSS, Georgia – On the Radar Hoops presents an eight game slate of some of the best teams within the state of Georgia. To see a full preview of the Saturday’s showcase click HERE. Below are the top performers from the day’s action. Blog by Jonathan Hemingway: follow on Twitter @JLHemingwayPSB Norcross 74 vs. Sandy Creek 44 Class of 2020 guard Kevon Eskridge scored 20 points in a win for Norcross. Class of 2021 forward Jabari Smith scored 11 points for Sandy Creek. Grayson 73 vs. Berkmar 53 South Florida signee Caleb......
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Eugene Brown III of Southwest Dekalb (GA) shined over the weekend at the Southwest Dekalb Showdown. Decatur, Ga– The Southwest Dekalb Showdown played host to several schools this weekend from Augusta all the way back down I-20 to Southwest Dekalb High School. I was able to see a few games and here’s a list of my notable players to track the rest of the season on their respective school teams. Xavier Worthy – Redan High School, (Stone Mountain, Ga) 2020 Worthy was the lone bright spot for Redan this weekend. Worthy was the......
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Scoot Henderson has all the tools to be a star in the Class of 2022. Photo – Stan Johnson Atlanta, Ga– For high school coaches, the pre-region schedule is about competition and quality match-ups. The Georgia Elite 8 Tip Off Classic hosted by AOT last weekend provided exactly that platform in the Atlanta metro area. Isaiah Collier – Wheeler High School, (Marietta, Ga) 2023 Collier has plenty of tools to be an instant star for the Wildcats. As a creator, he easily gets into the lane and will finish or find shooters. Collier can......
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Kowacie Reeves Jr. picked up an offer from Clemson at the Elite 32 Atlanta, Ga – The 2019 Elite 32 was the place to be for Independent Teams during July’s lone travel ball evaluation period. The platform provided relevant exposure opportunities for over 200 teams and thousands of players from throughout the United States. Our staff of evaluators worked around the clock taking in the action and tracking prospects and below we examine a few players that took advantage of the stage. Aquan Smart, Pure Prep (IA), 2020 Already garnering lower level......
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Elite 32 Tournament provided the perfect stage for players to showcase their talents in front of schools from all levels. Atlanta, Ga– For AAU basketball, the new NCAA live period calendar has caused a shakeup on when players can be evaluated for the summer months. Coaches, players, and tournament directors have had to adapt to these new changes and this past weekend was another example of those adaptations. Director Shun Williams and On the Radar Hoops played host to over 150 teams and over 200 college coaches at various middle and high......
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Kendall Latney was one of the biggest surprise at the Alley-Oop. Atlanta, Ga.,– The Alley-Oop provided the perfect stage for players to gain exposure that they were looking for during the month of May. With teams from around the Southeast, players were able to display their talents to many scouts in attendance. Myson Lowe – Game Elite Blue – 2020 Lowe has been one of the most consistent guards that we have seen this spring. Each weekend, he consistently produces within the flow of the offense, rather its scoring or facilitating the......
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Isaiah Todd was one of the many standouts over the weekend at the Alley-Oop. Atlanta, Ga.,– The Alley-Oop provided the perfect stage for players to gain exposure that they were looking for during the month of May. With teams from around the Southeast, players were able to display their talents to many scouts in attendance. Scottie Barnes – Nightryders – 2020 Barnes is a very skilled forward who shows the ability to play outside/in. He has a smooth handle that allows him to get by his man from the perimeter, and be......
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